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tuctrohs t1_izj11cs wrote

Reply to comment by cheetofoot in Tips for getting into snow-shoeing? by Dr_JackMeoff

This is an excellent comment. My first thought was to say there's nothing to it, just put on snowshoes and go for a walk, which to some extent is true, but everything you said is important to at least be aware of.

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cheetofoot t1_izj1fox wrote

Context is key! There's all levels and I think what you mention is probably the most common case. Like, if you're at Burlington County Club or the intervale, you can probably get an ambulance to drive up if something goes wrong. Or get a cocoa delivered and a ride from a friend. But, changes during alpine travel and requires some planning and some experience.

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tuctrohs t1_izj4s2h wrote

There used to be a field with cross country ski trails behind the fire station in the next town over from me. I skied there often, but once on an icy day I fell and dislocated my shoulder. It was excruciating, but it was very convenient that I was less than half a mile from the biggest team of well-equipped first responders in the region. And it gave them an excuse to fire up their snowmobile to tow me in a sled behind it to the road.

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